2023 U.S. Nationals Sr. Men's Free Skate

[RatedPG]

So, let me get this straight… the winner of the free skate tonight can’t go to 4CC or Worlds

This is who is see US sending:

Sr. Worlds - Ilia, Jason, TBD (wish it was at least Maxim)
4CC - Maxim (), Jimmy and Camden (every time I write Camden off, he gets selected, wish this spot would go to someone else);
Jr. Worlds - Lucas, Jacob (), Robert

 

[TontoK]

Does Andrew have minimums? It's been a while since his last international. He'll need to get them, I think.

 

[cheerknithanson]

They are both from the same country: US.

COUNTY. Not country.

 

[16Olympics]

Andrew needs to be sent to Challenger cup to get his minimums and seasons best.

Was just thinking same thing. Will they send him? I hope so.

 

[Bookseller]

Jason Brown is still relelvant, in case anyone doubted that. That final flight was really fun and the guys skated their hearts out. Team USA Men can really bring it! So proud of all of them!

 

[msteach3]

IF Jason had done the 3 flip and not gotten a level 2 on his last spin???????

If Ilia hadn't botched several jumping passes...

 

[moonvine]

No minimums. He hasn't competed internationally since 2019

Jimmy has minimums!!!

 

[Seven Sisters]

Torgashev won the free!!!! Well deserved!

Well, he was the best in the free. That’s only fair.

 

[Horsefeathers]

10 points. The fact that Jason was that close despite having no quads is telling, but even if he'd landed that last jump he wouldn't have made up 10 points. It would have been hellaclose though.

Ilia needed a bit of a reality check before worlds. He was on the verge of getting too cocky. Every top skater has that moment when they get reminded that the ice can get the best of them.

Jimmy Ma finished 5th which is one step up from his past two nationals. Good for him.

 

[elektra blue]

Well Ilia welcome back to earth with the rest of us mortals

he's growing, you have to expect a couple of bombs before he settles

 

[sworddance21]

Ugh, that last jump! In spite of that, an amazing program!

But, geez that entry!!

 

[16Olympics]

ITA. Or as I said no medal at the big show called Worlds.

Yeah, I think they have to think about that. If he still has some remnants of his injury he should rest it but skating costs a lot.

 

[yelyoh]

I think since 4CC is not determinant send Liam.

 

[msteach3]

"I just throw in random things." Ilia is so cute!

 

[Jeanie19]

Was just thinking same thing. Will they send him? I hope so.

I'm sure they will, but I am not sure he will get the Worlds berth.

 

[moonvine]

Jason's skating is so beautiful it is almost other worldly. The spins, extension, artistry, and musical expression! Tears in my eyes half way through. Who cares about that stumble? Not me. I'm in raptures! I'm with Tracy "awesome"!

I almost didn’t want anyone to clap because it was distracting.

 

[bigsisjiejie]

Does Andrew have minimums? It's been a while since his last international. He'll need to get them, I think.

Don't think so. No time to get before 4CC, but should be able to get them before Worlds. Challenge Cup, most likely. Has to get them 21 days before Worlds starts.

 

[jgg220]

It boggles my mind that ten minutes after Ilia skates--a program that included multiple types of quads--anyone is convinced about where he should skate and how he will finish in future competitions. I believe it's possible that skating in shows will help him develop his performance skills and make it easier for him to relax at Worlds.

I'm going to make a wild prediction that he finishes either first or second at Worlds, and if that turns out to be wrong, anyone is free to mock me in the most derisive way possible.

I'm happy for the medalists, and glad to see Torgashev establish himself on the senior scene--hopefully, soon, internationally as well!

 

[sworddance21]

I was wondering the same thing when he stood staring at the ceiling for a moment, like he was trying to savor a moment.

He has not ruled anything out. He has said it depends on how this style of training works. Seems pretty good so far!

 

[GGFan]

Hmm, I think Jason should have won - there was less than 2 points in it, and Ilia was massively over-rewarded on PCS in the short programme (and in the free).

Ilia does have the artistry - his gala performance at Espoo was really good, but it gets lost in the competition because of the emphasis on jumps.

I would have been thrilled with a Jason win but politics wise it makes no sense. Given that Ilia has potential to win Worlds they wouldn't want to send him there after losing to Jason if they could help it.